Man, 67, dies in skiing accident Sunday at Tahoe

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Marc L. Coleman, 67, of Van Nuys, Calif., was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering injuries in a “traumatic ski accident,” according to a Placer County Sheriff’s Office statement late Sunday.

North Tahoe Fire Protection District personnel and PCSO deputies responded to the resort to assist ski patrol at about 11:30 a.m.

Further lifesaving efforts from the Northstar Fire Department and a Care Flight helicopter crew were unsuccessful.

The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on the Rail Splitter advanced ski trail, according to a statement from Northstar.

“Deputy coroners on scene determined this to be an apparent accidental ski death, although an autopsy may be pending,” according to the PCSO statement.

Coleman was wearing a helmet. Northstar did not release further details of the incident.

“The resort acknowledges and thanks Care Flight and the Northstar Fire Department for their assistance,” resort officials said. “Northstar Resort, Northstar Ski Patrol and the Vail Resorts Family extend their deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of the man.”